<p> <b>RELATED STORY:</b> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/great-neck-teacher-sues-state-over-teacher-evaluation-system-1.9581397">LI teacher sues state over 'ineffective' evaluation</a></p> 
<div id="DV-viewer-1353299-judge-platkins-order" class="DV-container"></div> 
<script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script> 
<script>
  DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1353299-judge-platkins-order.js", {
  sidebar: false,
    width: 980,
height: 900,
    text: true,
    pdf: false,
    container: "#DV-viewer-1353299-judge-platkins-order"
  });
</script> 
<p> </p>
<div id="DV-viewer-1353302-verified-petition" class="DV-container"></div> 
<script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script> 
<script>
  DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1353302-verified-petition.js", {
  sidebar: false,
    width: 980,
height: 900,
    text: true,
    pdf: false,
    container: "#DV-viewer-1353302-verified-petition"
  });
</script> 
<p></p> 
<p> </p>
<div id="DV-viewer-1353301-memorandum-of-law" class="DV-container"></div> 
<script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script> 
<script>
  DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1353301-memorandum-of-law.js", {
  sidebar: false,
    text: true,
    width: 980,
height: 900,
    pdf: false,
    container: "#DV-viewer-1353301-memorandum-of-law"
  });
</script> 
<p></p> 
<p> </p>
<div id="DV-viewer-1353300-lederman-affidavit" class="DV-container"></div> 
<script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script> 
<script>
  DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1353300-lederman-affidavit.js", {
  sidebar: false,
    text: true,
    width: 980,
height: 900,
    pdf: false,
    container: "#DV-viewer-1353300-lederman-affidavit"
  });
</script> 
<p></p> 
<p> </p>
<div id="DV-viewer-1353297-dolan-affidavit" class="DV-container"></div> 
<script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script> 
<script>
  DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1353297-dolan-affidavit.js", {
  sidebar: false,
    text: true,
    width: 980,
height: 900,
    pdf: false,
    container: "#DV-viewer-1353297-dolan-affidavit"
  });
</script> 
<p></p> 
<p> </p>
<div id="DV-viewer-1353298-fougner-affidavit" class="DV-container"></div> 
<script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script> 
<script>
  DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1353298-fougner-affidavit.js", {
  sidebar: false,
    width: 980,
height: 900,
    text: true,
    pdf: false,
    container: "#DV-viewer-1353298-fougner-affidavit"
  });
</script> 
<p></p>

RELATED STORY: LI teacher sues state over 'ineffective' evaluation

Long Island

Education

Documents from lawsuit

Newsday

Most Popular

Latest videos

Education video slot

The best friends, who are known at South Side High School as the "Dynamic Duo," are among Newsday's 2026 Extraordinary Seniors.

'They are both perfection in their own right, but together they are extraordinary'

Nick Cannon, host of the Wild 'N Out Live show at Barclays Center, visited Roosevelt High School on Friday.

'Excited about entertainment'

12-year-old Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a 6th grader in Sag Harbor, died during a rafting field trip in the Poconos after the raft overturned in the river.

'Cesar was a cherished member of our school family'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland speaks to actor Gary Sinise about the Wantagh Union Free School District partnering with his foundation to raise money for field trips to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, as well as a commemorative 9/11 statue in front of Wantagh High School.

'To make sure those students never forget'

Sign up for The Classroom newsletter

Education Newsletter Widget

Researchers used the NASA pictures to determine whether Adélie penguins have been eating fish or krill.

SBU researchers using satellite imagery to study eating habits of Antarctic penguins

Education Article Bottom Module

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Nassau County Supreme Court by the student's father Amit Deshmukh, names Tri State Coaches LLC as the defendant.

New lawsuit filed in 2023 Farmingdale High School bus crash that killed two

Kodiak Tarrant's love of the language stretches for years.

LI teen makes history by earning distinguished seal for mastering Shinnecock language

This is the largest civil penalty imposed for vaccination fraud in the Department of Health's 125-year history, officials said.

Former LI nurse practitioner gets historic $544G penalty for falsifying pediatric vaccination records

Health department discloses the invalidation of 169 children's immunization records.

Nurse who sold fake COVID vaccine cards being investigated for falsifying other student vaccine records

There will be fewer repayment options for many borrowers and new loan limits for parents, graduate students, part-time students and others.

Major federal student loan changes now in effect. Here's what you need to know.

The Uniondale school district failed to disable nearly 3,500 unneeded computer network accounts, including many for former employees, the comptroller said in a new report.

Comptroller review finds LI school district had 'increased risk' of cyberattack

Education Video Playlist

Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Never underestimate your strength'

Chaminade twins John and Joseph Gomes were named valedictorian and salutatorian, a first for the all-boys Catholic school in Mineloa.

Twins make val and sal history

Jesse Findling, of Massapequa Park, made a stop at his alma mater on Monday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'He just followed his dream'

A federal judge approved an agreement this week to phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan. The move could affect millions of borrowers. Newsday's experts break it down.

'A lot of uncertainty'

The East Meadow school district is asking taxpayers to vote yes on a $71.5 million capital improvement bond. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's good for the school district'

Dental professor Ira B. Lamster said the break with Stony Brook University was unrelated to the funding he received from Epstein. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has more.

$100G grant from Epstein

A new report says the risks of AI in education are greater than the benefits. NewsdayTV spoke with a panel of experts on the topic.

A look at the risks of AI in education

It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Long Islanders remember where they were on Jan. 28, 1986.

'We had no idea what would transpire'

Under Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal, Long Island districts would see a 3.8% increase in state aid. However, some districts would see modest decreases. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm concerned for the kids'

Jericho senior Ashka Shah on Wednesday was named a Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist for her research into how healthy cell growth systems go awry in cancer. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Proof that anyone can do anything'

Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for her state budget proposal, including no new state taxes, a 4.3% increase in school aid and no taxes on tips. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown has more.

'You can make historic investments'

Each semifinalist will receive $2,000 and their school will receive a matching amount. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I'm ecstatic'

NEWSDAY TV SHORTS

Vertical videos

For a quick trip not far from home, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out the Rockaway Hotel.

A getaway close to home for mom

A weaver from Huntington helped hide guns from the British at his home. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

America 250: The arsenal in Huntington

Joe Tosini, owner of River Center Shopping Center in Riverhead, said the businesses in the center lost power during Saturday's storms and that their electricity wasn't restored until late Tuesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Riverhead shopping center back in business after 3-day power outage

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joined the volunteers of Save the Great South Bay to clean oysters. The oysters are cleaned weekly and then placed back into the bay, where they'll be able to help filter the water.

Help boost the Great South Bay oyster population

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits Palmer Vineyards, where they host 'summer late nights,' which have become very popular.

Out East: Take a sip at this winery that's ready for summer

A draft rule introduced this month by House and Senate Republicans would significantly limit compensation for service-connected tinnitus and sleep apnea for veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI vets concerned about bill that would reduce benefits

Juan Bonilla Lagos, who was arrested by ICE in October near his Plainview home, was freed from jail after nine months.

Plainview man detained by ICE freed from jail after 9 months 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits L'Etoile in Oyster Bay. The French restaurant is in the building that used to be Snouder's Drug Store.

Historic LI building home to new French restaurant

As boaters set out on the water this summer, they will be paying more at the pump. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Boaters feeling the pinch at the pump 

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus explores the new farmers market at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Farmers market opens at Station Yards

Long Island Trending Bar

Suffolk

Nassau

Newsday is highlighting the passionate, engaging and innovative educators of Long Island with its Teacher Spotlight feature.

Teacher Spotlight

High School Sports

Residents in LI's more than 120 school districts weighed in on board candidates, budgets and propositions. See how your district voted. For additional information, read our article here.

2026 School Vote

App Nativo Ad Unit Slot

Education - megaslot

Follow Long Island school district news from Nassau & Suffolk  including rankings, budgets, test scores and educator pay. 

Stay logged in.